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Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Agent of the Iron Throne
Price tag $0.85

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Volo, Itinerant Scholar Agent of the Iron Throne
Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
Dimir

Playstyle & Strategy

Aristocrats 20% Artifacts 20% Card Draw 10% Activated Abilities 5% Blink 5%
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Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Agent of the Iron Throne Aristocrats game on their own.

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+44% Synergy $17.54
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+31% Synergy $76.77
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+27% Synergy $40.14
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+27% Synergy $72.26

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Aristocrats plan in Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Agent of the Iron Throne decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Cynette, Jelly Drover Cynette, Jelly Drover
+99% Synergy $0.36
Embermouth Sentinel Embermouth Sentinel
+99% Synergy $0.12
Infestation Sage Infestation Sage
+99% Synergy $0.16
Ozox, the Clattering King Ozox, the Clattering King
+99% Synergy $0.31
Susurian Voidborn Susurian Voidborn
+99% Synergy $0.27
Bygone Colossus Bygone Colossus
+99% Synergy $0.25
Timeline Culler Timeline Culler
+99% Synergy $0.32
Gollum, Patient Plotter Gollum, Patient Plotter
+99% Synergy $0.15
Joo Dee, One of Many Joo Dee, One of Many
+99% Synergy $0.21
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+96% Synergy $1.00
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+95% Synergy $0.48
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+89% Synergy $0.35
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+87% Synergy $1.12
Silver Deputy Silver Deputy
+49% Synergy $0.13
Discordant Piper Discordant Piper
+49% Synergy $0.14
Myr Sire Myr Sire
+49% Synergy $0.16
Grim Wanderer Grim Wanderer
+49% Synergy $0.16
Haakon, Stromgald Scourge Haakon, Stromgald Scourge
+49% Synergy $0.84
Gleaming Barrier Gleaming Barrier
+49% Synergy $0.16
Nezumi Linkbreaker Nezumi Linkbreaker
+49% Synergy $0.18
Vindictive Vampire Vindictive Vampire
+49% Synergy $0.39
Doomed Dissenter Doomed Dissenter
+49% Synergy $0.20
Sifter of Skulls Sifter of Skulls
+49% Synergy $1.25
Starscream, Power Hungry Starscream, Seeker Leader Starscream, Power Hungry
+49% Synergy $4.23
Lobelia Sackville-Baggins Lobelia Sackville-Baggins
+49% Synergy $0.29
Dragon Turtle Dragon Turtle
+49% Synergy $0.36
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+49% Synergy $0.23
Corrupted Shapeshifter Corrupted Shapeshifter
+49% Synergy $0.23
Liliana, Heretical Healer Liliana, Defiant Necromancer Liliana, Heretical Healer
+49% Synergy $5.40
Archfiend of Despair Archfiend of Despair
+49% Synergy $22.15
Gravelighter Gravelighter
+49% Synergy $0.35
Omen Hawker Omen Hawker
+48% Synergy $0.34
Ebondeath, Dracolich Ebondeath, Dracolich
+48% Synergy $3.94
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+48% Synergy $3.36
Faerie Artisans Faerie Artisans
+48% Synergy $2.15
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+48% Synergy $0.75
Woe Strider Woe Strider
+48% Synergy $0.31
Fain, the Broker Fain, the Broker
+48% Synergy $3.78
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+48% Synergy $0.47
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+47% Synergy $2.96
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
+46% Synergy $8.41
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+46% Synergy $3.37
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+46% Synergy $0.29
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+45% Synergy $95.66
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+45% Synergy $2.55
Talion, the Kindly Lord Talion, the Kindly Lord
+43% Synergy $7.96
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+41% Synergy $0.68
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+40% Synergy $10.47
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+40% Synergy $2.11
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+26% Synergy $3.61

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Agent of the Iron Throne's Aristocrats deck ahead.

Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+92% Synergy $0.32
Undying Evil Undying Evil
+49% Synergy $0.47
Nasty End Nasty End
+48% Synergy $0.23
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
+48% Synergy $0.19
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+45% Synergy $15.40
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+45% Synergy $4.22
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
+45% Synergy $1.48
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+44% Synergy $0.28
Counterspell Counterspell
+44% Synergy $3.77
Countersquall Countersquall
+43% Synergy $1.09
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+33% Synergy $0.57
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+23% Synergy $1.92

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Aristocrats game plan forward for Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Agent of the Iron Throne.

Sickening Dreams Sickening Dreams
+49% Synergy $1.40
Brainspoil Brainspoil
+49% Synergy $0.18
Eaten Alive Eaten Alive
+48% Synergy $0.12
Living Death Living Death
+45% Synergy $2.21
Windfall Windfall
+36% Synergy $5.08
Victimize Victimize
+35% Synergy $2.27
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+15% Synergy $0.20

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Agent of the Iron Throne Aristocrats decks.

Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+92% Synergy $14.95
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+49% Synergy $5.40
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+44% Synergy $55.96
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+37% Synergy $0.33
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+22% Synergy $3.66

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Aristocrats strategy in Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Agent of the Iron Throne decks.

Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+97% Synergy $2.22
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+97% Synergy $0.29
Mind Slash Mind Slash
+49% Synergy $0.46
Blight Mound Blight Mound
+49% Synergy $0.42
Dark Prophecy Dark Prophecy
+49% Synergy $7.02
Ghoulish Procession Ghoulish Procession
+48% Synergy $0.24
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+47% Synergy $17.33
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+46% Synergy $2.51
Open the Graves Open the Graves
+45% Synergy $0.51
Black Market Black Market
+45% Synergy $5.59

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Agent of the Iron Throne's Aristocrats game plan.

Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
+49% Synergy $6.85
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
+48% Synergy $0.73

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Agent of the Iron Throne Aristocrats decks.

Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+49% Synergy $3.87
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+49% Synergy $1.69
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+48% Synergy $0.51
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+47% Synergy $0.28
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+43% Synergy $25.29
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+40% Synergy $0.29
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+33% Synergy $1.09
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+13% Synergy $3.36
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+11% Synergy $0.95

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Agent of the Iron Throne's Aristocrats strategy.

Caged Sun Caged Sun
+49% Synergy $3.57
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+42% Synergy $0.97
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+41% Synergy $1.25
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+16% Synergy $0.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+12% Synergy $1.84

Lands

The mana base behind Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Agent of the Iron Throne's Aristocrats decks.

Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+75% Synergy $10.09
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+67% Synergy $0.24
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+52% Synergy $0.41
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+45% Synergy $4.23
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+41% Synergy $0.68
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+41% Synergy $1.05
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+39% Synergy $0.29
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+34% Synergy $0.32
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+33% Synergy $0.23
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+33% Synergy $0.33
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+33% Synergy $8.59
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+25% Synergy $5.16
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+14% Synergy $0.28
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+13% Synergy $28.38
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+12% Synergy $0.36
Command Tower Command Tower
+12% Synergy $0.34
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+10% Synergy $0.47
Underground River Underground River
+9% Synergy $1.49
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
+5% Synergy $1.10
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.14
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.21
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+1% Synergy $9.28

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Agent of the Iron Throne: Aristocrats.

Armix, Filigree Thrasher Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Cultist of the Absolute Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Cultist of the Absolute
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Tormod, the Desecrator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Tormod, the Desecrator
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Sengir, the Dark Baron Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Agent of the Iron Throne Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Agent of the Iron Throne
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Scion of Halaster Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Scion of Halaster
Sengir, the Dark Baron Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Cultist of the Absolute Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute
Sarevok, Deathbringer Agent of the Iron Throne Sarevok, Deathbringer // Agent of the Iron Throne
Sarevok, Deathbringer Agent of the Shadow Thieves Sarevok, Deathbringer // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Sarevok, Deathbringer Criminal Past Sarevok, Deathbringer // Criminal Past
Sarevok, Deathbringer Cultist of the Absolute Sarevok, Deathbringer // Cultist of the Absolute
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Sengir, the Dark Baron Tormod, the Desecrator Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tormod, the Desecrator
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Clan Crafter Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Clan Crafter
Sarevok, Deathbringer Clan Crafter Sarevok, Deathbringer // Clan Crafter
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Feywild Visitor Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Feywild Visitor
Sarevok, Deathbringer Haunted One Sarevok, Deathbringer // Haunted One
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Miara, Thorn of the Glade Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Sword Coast Sailor Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Sword Coast Sailor
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Agent of the Iron Throne Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Iron Throne
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Siani, Eye of the Storm Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Siani, Eye of the Storm // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Francisco, Fowl Marauder Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Agent of the Iron Throne Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Agent of the Iron Throne
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Cultist of the Absolute Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Cultist of the Absolute
Viconia, Drow Apostate Cultist of the Absolute Viconia, Drow Apostate // Cultist of the Absolute
Viconia, Drow Apostate Haunted One Viconia, Drow Apostate // Haunted One
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Criminal Past Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Criminal Past
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Clan Crafter Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Clan Crafter
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Sengir, the Dark Baron Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Akiri, Line-Slinger Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Akiri, Line-Slinger // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Alora, Merry Thief Cultist of the Absolute Alora, Merry Thief // Cultist of the Absolute
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur

Other Available Backgrounds

Volo, Itinerant Scholar can also choose from these 29 other backgrounds:

Master Chef Master Chef
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Haunted One Haunted One
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Faceless One Faceless One
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier